Home care providers in Mackay, QLD
11 home care providers based in Mackay, from the Australian Government service list.
Centacare Mackay
Mackay District Home Care Service
Mackay Yamadi Lera Yumi Meta Assoc Inc
RSL HomeCare - Mackay
Ozcare Home Care Packages - Mackay Region
Good Shepherd Home Care
LiveBetter Services Limited - Mackay QLD
Nurse Next Door Mackay
Pioneer Nursing Services Pty Ltd
Australian Unity Home Care Service - Fitzroy
Australian Unity Home Care Service - Mackay
What the official data says about home care in Mackay
Mackay has 11 home care services based locally. Widening the search to 30 km brings the total to 12, which is the realistic pool most families choose from.
Who runs the services in Mackay
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Australian Unity (2 services here)The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Rockhampton (1 service here)DEPT OF HEALTH QLD (1 service here)Mackay Yamadi Lera Yumi Meta Assoc Inc (1 service here)Bolton Clarke (1 service here)Ozcare (1 service here)Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd (1 service here)Livebetter Services Limited (1 service here)Australian Home Healthcare Services Pty Ltd (1 service here)Pioneer Nursing Service Pty Ltd (1 service here)
What it costs to get care at home near Mackay
Under Support at Home, the government sets a quarterly budget based on your assessed needs, running from about $11,010.01 to $80,137.12 a year (as at 1 July 2026). Clinical care such as nursing is fully funded. You contribute a share of everyday and independence services, and providers servicing Mackay set their own hourly rates, so it is worth comparing two or three.
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Get care options for MackayNearby areas
North Mackay (1, 2 km)Carmila (1, 88 km)Proserpine (1, 104 km)Bowen (3, 161 km)Dysart (1, 183 km)Clermont (1, 246 km)Ayr (3, 255 km)Blackwater (2, 272 km)Kawana (1, 279 km)Rockhampton (5, 283 km)
Common questions about home care in Mackay
How many home care providers are there in Mackay?
11 home care services are based in Mackay on the current national service list. Widening to 30 km gives 12 options in total.
How much does home care in Mackay cost?
Your costs depend on your assessed Support at Home classification and your income and assets. Clinical care is fully government funded. You contribute a share of independence and everyday living services, and hourly rates vary between providers servicing Mackay, so compare two or three before committing.
Do I have to choose a provider in Mackay itself?
No. Providers set their own service areas and many cover a wide region, so a provider based in a neighbouring suburb may well service Mackay. Always confirm coverage directly.
What is the first step to arranging care in Mackay?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist providers while you wait.